Name: The Wanderer
Brand: Laville

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

AJXLP453

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-07-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863011772

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Laville

Genre GB

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label GB

Acid Jazz

Acid Jazz is a British label that was established in 1987 by Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson. Although Peterson left in 1989 to form Talkin' Loud, the label continued to thrive under the management of Dean Rudland. The name 'Acid Jazz' was a playful response to the popular 'acid house' movement of the late 80s. Despite its name, Acid Jazz produced records that were not necessarily jazz or acid music, but they quickly became synonymous with 90s style and sophistication. In fact, the term 'acid jazz' began being used to describe any record with a similar vibe. Today, Acid Jazz remains an influential force in the music industry.

Eddie Piller
Gilles Peterson
Dean Rudland

North London rising soul sensation and Acid Jazz Records signee Laville releases his debut album The Wanderer. Fascinated by cinema and poetry, Laville’s lyrics have this narrative thrust that digs a little deeper than most. Citing the work of auteurs like Tarantino and Scorsese as a major influence, it’s intertwined with his own life, his own experiences.

Easy is a reflection on his gritty North London roots, and how that gave him his appetite to seek out something more than the everyday, while soulful standout The Answer is about toxic relationships, where it becomes like “a drug – you know you shouldn’t but you do, and it feels good.” Indeed love – or passion, or commitment – is a recurring theme on the album, with Laville moving from the super-smooth Love Shine to the curiously infectious Wavy Love, amongst others.

The Wanderer is driven by a certain spirit – it’s almost as if after waiting so long Laville refuses to let this chance pass him by, bringing his intense sense of focus to the fore. A bold voice that adds something distinctly new to the tapestry of soul, Laville’s talent is too strong to remain a secret forever – it’s time for The Wanderer to come home.

The Wanderer

Music GB